Mulu Airport (WBMU)
Medium airport · Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Airport data
| Name | Mulu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | WBMU |
| IATA | MZV |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°2'54" E 114°48'18" 4.04833, 114.80500 |
| Location | Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mulu Airport at a glance
Mulu Airport is a medium airport in Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, known to airline systems as MZV. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at WBMU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for WBMU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mulu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marudi Airport | WBGM | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Bario Airport | WBGZ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Limbang Airport | WBGJ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Miri Airport | WBGR | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Brunei International Airport | WBSB | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mulu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Mulu Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 29 airports and airfields we list for Malaysia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mulu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mulu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mulu Airport is WBMU, and its IATA code is MZV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mulu Airport above sea level?
Mulu Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mulu Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.0483, 114.8050 — in Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Marudi Airport, about 55 km away.
Does WBMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for WBMU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mulu Airport?
Mulu Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.